I've been trying to merge two partitions that I created on my SSD, but I'm running into issues. I want to change the space allocation, but it just won't let me do it. I've seen a lot of tutorials for tools like GParted, but I'm unsure if it's safe to use. Any advice?
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Hey there! Merging SSD partitions is pretty common, and yes, it can be done safely. You just need to check a couple of things first:
1. **Is either partition in use?** If the drive you’re merging from is your system drive, you can’t merge it while Windows is running. In that case, you'd need an external tool or a bootable USB with software like GParted.
2. **Are the partitions next to each other?** You can only merge adjacent partitions. If there's a recovery partition between them, that might be why it isn’t working.
To merge simply:
- Use Windows Disk Management to delete the second partition and extend the first one if they’re next to each other.
- For more complex cases, booting into GParted via a USB is also a safe option; just ensure to back up your data first.
Yup, if there's a recovery partition in between your C and D drives, you might have to delete that first. Just make sure that partition isn't holding any crucial recovery data you might need later. And yes, booting into GParted means you’ll need to adjust the BIOS to boot from the USB with GParted on it. Always good to have your data backed up before doing any merging!
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